HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-15 City Council Regular MinutesCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15,1997
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,was held on April 15,1997,at the Apache Junction City Council
Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Richmond called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Surra gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Urich led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:Vice Mayor Richmond
Councilmember Surra
Councilmember Urich
Councilmember Durbala
Councilmember Hendricks
Councilmember Barker
Staff Present:
(Mayor Coleman was absent.)
Asst.City Manager George Hoffman
City Clerk Kathleen Connelly
Public Safety Director Robert Galloway
City Engineer Gordon Grandy
Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Bell
Development Services Director Larry Harmer
Others Present:Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSENT AGENDA
)Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT
THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED:AND THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY BY THE FOLLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES:POLICE
OFFICER KENT FOWLER;THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT;PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR JEFF BELL;AND THAT AUTHORIZATION BE GIVEN TO THE CITY
MAGISTRATE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH VALLEY COLLECTION SERVICES FOR
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COLLECTION SERVICES FOR THE MAGISTRATE COURT;AND THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF
RONALD KILL TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION,WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE ON
JUNE 30,1999;AND THAT ITEM NO.6 BE PULLED UNTIL MAY 6;AND THAT THE REST OF
THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
AWARDS,PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mr.Hoskins,Exalted Ruler of the Elks,presented pins to all of the
councilmembers which were based on the Apache Junction Focal Point.Each
ruler has a pin created for himself which they trade all over the country.He
also stated Apache Junction has the largest Elks organization in Arizona with
2300 members.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Ms Cindy Thrasher,1954 S.Moreno,addressed the council regarding the
possibility of "Pool Pals"being able to receive some money from the CDBG
grant.They would like to have $3,000 for swimming lessons,which would pay
for the lifeguards and the instructors.
Mr.Dick Smith,442 N.Pinyon,addressed the council regarding the placement
of a traffic light at Delaware and Apache Trail.He stated he represented
about 150 to 200 landowners who live on Delaware.He would like to know what
the delay is in the traffic light there,as another fatality occurred at that
intersection last week.He added he had talked to Mr.Grandy 3 weeks ago who
told him the only remaining obstacle is the Arizona Water Company water line
having to be moved.He stated he thought when US 60 was changed off of Apache
Trail,that $3.5 million was set aside for traffic control on the Trail,and
all he has seen go in is sidewalks part of the way.He stated the landowners
would like an update,and he had tried to get it on the agenda through
Councilmember Barker but he had been too late.
Ms Anne Coe,5776 E.Forest,addressed the council regarding environmentally
sensitive land ordinances.She is the chairman of the Superstition Area Land
Trust.She believes the city needs environmentally sensitive land ordinances
and wash protection ordinances as they will help to maintain the character and
identity of our community.They will preserve the existing landscapes by
protecting the topological features in the native vegetation.She added the
natural waterways and watersheds should be protected,which are human and
wildlife corridors.She had adapted the Environmentally Sensitive Land
Ordinances from Scottsdale for Pinal County,which she presented to the
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council,plus she gave them a copy of the Pima County Wash Protection
Ordinance.She also requested the council to reject Sky Harbor's attempt to
have low flights over Apache Junction.
Mr.Glenn McMinn,1159 S.Idaho Road,addressed the council regarding the
telecommunications tower being constructed near Idaho and Broadway.He is
very concerned about this and does not believe the city has his best interests
atlieart.He stated the tower is being built two lots over from the back of
his property,and at 65'tall it will block his view of the mountain.He
surveyed other owners on the street and none of them believe it is zoned for
this structure.He asked someone from the city how this happened,and he was
told the city zoning laws do not cover these towers.He wanted to know why no
one had approached them to ask them about the tower going in behind them,as
they had when Roadhaven was built across from them 15 years ago.He does not
believe a tower should be built in a residential area.He commented he had
been at the town hall and left that meeting with a feeling that the citizens
wanted a planned growth that would keep the aesthetic value of the mountain
protected,which this tower will not.He also wanted to know whether he files
an injunction against the city or the company building the tower.
Ms Rosalie Gifford,201
Public Works Department
group in picking up the
adopted on Apache Trail.
she added she has never
pleasant.
E.Southern Ave.,addressed the council regarding the
.She complimented the department on assisting her RV
debris they had gathered throughout the area they had
She stated all of them were pleasant and nice,and
run across anyone in the city who is not nice and
Mr.Russell Reardon,370 S.Copper Drive,addressed the council on the
rezoning for Canterbury Homes on the property adjacent to Azure Skies.He
stated most of the residents of Azure Skies are glad to see the zoning going
from multi -family to single family units;however,they are concerned about
the increased traffic on 4th Avenue.The roadway is narrow,and most of the
residences are mobile homes through which street sounds can be heard very
clearly.He stated most of the residents would prefer to keep 4th Avenue
closed,if possible.He added he is also for the resolution to keep the
airplanes from flying low over the Apache Junction area.
Mr.Thomas Bulinski,2288 E.Southern Ave.,addressed the council.He stated
they have been circulating petitions around town protesting the airliners
flying low over the town,and they have a lot of signatures.He stated they
had wanted to hand it over to the council.The deadline in Washington is
April 21 and everything has to be in triplicate.However,they are still
trying to get more names and they will send it off.He also addressed the
council regarding the water department.He has some property on Acacia in the
county area which the city is considering annexing.He stated all the
landowners want water but are having trouble getting dollar amounts from the
water district on the cost.They are all willing to share the cost,but they
have never been given an amount.He would like some assistance,and has
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already talked to Doug Dobson and Kevin Cox.He stated they have waited three
months so far.
Mr.Dale Head,2774 S.Mariposa,addressed the council regarding the "property
war".He is concerned about what he is reading in the paper and feels that
everyone should learn to get along together and solve the problems together.
He does not believe people should live behind walls,but should coexist like
families,watching out for each other.
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,addressed the council regarding Ordinance
No.989.He is concerned that multi -family homes are being excluded from this
property,and he would like to see more of the multi -family homes.He
believes the city may be pushing single family homes.He stated the last
election showed the people believe we need better employment,better housing
and better transportation.He believes the council is putting more weight on
the 55 plus developments and it appears to him they may be looking out for
their own interests.He does not want to see that happen;the city should
start thinking like a city.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Assistant City Manager George Hoffman stated City Manager Curtis Shook has a
severe case of bronchitis and was unable to attend.He added that staff would
follow up on the variety of citizens'concerns expressed this evening.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.988/ANNEXATION
CASE AN -6-96
)Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
'briefed the council on the item.He stated this is for annexing 80 gross
acres at the northwest corner of E.Baseline and South Cortez Rd.It is
directly west of the Rancho Mirage Mobile Home Park and the Saguaro Canyon
Mobile Home Park.It consists of four 20 acre undeveloped parcels zoned
general rural.The necessary number of signatures have been gathered.The
property is currently being rezoned and a preliminary plat has been received
for the south 40 acres,which is requesting conventional single family homes
by planned development;the north 40 acres is requesting multi -family homes by
planned development zoning.He stated staff recommends approval of Ordinance
No.988.
Vice Mayor Richmond opened the item
to questions by the council.There being no questions,she called for a
motion.
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Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.988 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathy Connelly read
Ordinance No.988 by title only.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.988,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.989/CASE NO.
PZ-4-97/RENAISSANCE POINT REZONING
)Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
briefed the council on the item.It is a rezoning request for a 38 acre
property located just west of the San Marcos alignment on the north side of
West Broadway Avenue.They are requesting conventional,single family homes
by planned development zoning.The proposed planned development will have
access points at Thunderbird and Apache Trail,an entrance on 4th Avenue and
one on Broadway.The main street of Thunderbird will be non-linear to break
up potential speeding problems.The west side of the subdivision will have an
open,landscaped area for drainage.The drainage will be worked out in fine
detail during preliminary and final platting.The site plan shows a lower
density type development of about 3.6 units per acre.There will be two lot
sizes:45'wide lots of approximately 4,950 sq.ft.and 65'wide lots of
approximately 6,600 sq.ft.There will be 79 larger lots and 50 smaller lots,
with the smaller lots on the north side.The homes will be similar to the
Renaissance Point homes,with six different models and a variety of elevation
choices.Presently this property is designated in the general plan as medium
density,and the existing zoning is multi -family.The rezoning will bring the
zoning into compliance with the general plan.The developers are asking for
deviations in a smaller lot size,smaller lot width and lesser setbacks.The
Planning & Zoning Commission suggested deleting some of the smaller lots to
increase the widths and create larger lots,and they wanted larger side yard
setbacks.The developers believe they have a product that the market is
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demanding.This development is less dense than Renaissance Point and has a
greater amount of larger lots.Neighboring property owners were at the
Planning & Zoning meeting and voiced concerns on the drainage and the 6'8"
wall.The commission did recommend approval of the rezoning with stipulations
of the minimum lot size being no smaller than 5400 sq.ft.,a minimum width of
54',five foot setbacks on both sides,a maximum of 6'8" masonry decorative
wall,landscaping to be coordinated with the Parks & Recreation Department,
preliminary and final plat shall conform with the approved concept plan with
all development according to city's codes and ordinances.They recommended
approval because it will bring the property into general plan compliance and
it promotes quality,conventional housing.The developer indicated at the
time that he is not inclined to change the project.He stated they have
recently received a stack of protest petitions which are not valid petitions
as they have not been properly filled out or notarized.They do,however,
address the neighborhood concerns.They are mostly concerned about the
increase of traffic in their neighborhood.They would like the traffic issue
to be addressed by council,which is a separate issue.
Councilmember Barker asked if there
was any indication that this would be an age restricted development.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
stated this is to be a family development.
Vice Mayor Richmond opened the
public hearing on the item.
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,
asked what the proposed price range on the homes would be.
Councilmember Surra stated this is
the ordinance only for rezoning.
Mr.Rex Ross of Canterbury
Communities,10201 S.51st Street in Phoenix,addressed the council.He
stated this project refines the Renaissance Point project and uses more city
staff input.He laid out some of the design elements for everyone to see.
This project is half the size of Renaissance Point with a lower density and
uses patio homes and family homes,with almost twice as many family homes as
patio homes.The average square footage of the project per lot is 6,638
sq.ft.Those lots less than 5,000 sq.ft number eleven.This proposal has a
lower density than all the communities around it,having 3.6 units per acre.
The open space accounts for 15% of the project.They anticipate Broadway Road
to be wider,and they will improve it and landscape it with a wide frontage.
A retention area will have picnic tables and grass and will mitigate the
drainage problem.There will be other open spaces throughout the community.
They will be lowering the wall height and planting foliage that will not
obscure the views.He described the circuitous route and changes being made
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to Thunderbird Road.He stated they would meet with neighborhood
representatives and staff to work out any solution they can on the traffic
problem.
Councilmember Durbala stated they
are supposed to be discussing the rezoning of this,not the plat plan.
Councilmember Barker questioned the
appropriateness of tying the rezoning in with deciding the lot sizes.She
stated that is normally the function of the plat itself.
Development Services Director Larry
Harmer stated they were really not doing that.
Councilmember Durbala stated it is
written in the ordinance so they are deciding lot sizes.
Development Services Director Larry
Harmer stated the planning commission made those recommendations,which is
what was brought to the council.The plan is a concept only.He agreed that
more was given to them then was needed,and what was given to them was the
planning commission's recommendations to act as a guide.
Councilmember Barker stated the
recommendations should not be part of an ordinance.
Development Services Director Larry
Harmer stated that was the way they passed the recommendation,and his staff
is passing that on.He stated it is council's choice whether to leave it in
the ordinance or delete it.
Councilmember Barker stated they
could delete that part from the ordinance,and simply choose to zone or
rezone.
Mr.Rex Ross agreed that they should
only be considering the rezoning.He stated the zoning is consistent with the
general plan and asked for their support.He stated the majority of calls he
has received on the rezoning expressed support for the single family housing.
He stated they hope to improve the drainage conditions for the area,to
improve the nuisance nature of the property,to improve the street
circulation,and provide various construction along Broadway which will bring
in impact fees and revenues.
public hearing on the item.
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Vice Mayor Richmond opened the
Mr.Gerald Buckley,280 S.
Thunderbird,addressed the council.He stated he has property adjacent to the
project,and the preliminary plat showed a cul-de-sac would be next to his
property.He stated it now looks like it has been taken out and another
entrance added.
Councilmember Durbala interrupted to
state this is again talking about the plat and the issue at hand is rezoning.
ask Mr.Ross about that.
Mr.Gerald Buckley stated he would
Councilmember Durbala stated this is
a conceptual drawing,it must come back to planning and zoning and then back
to the city.
Mr.Gerald Buckley stated he would
be in favor of opening up 4th Avenue for another entrance and exit.He stated
there was a stop sign at 4th Avenue and Gold which should stop the racing.
Mr.Elliott Fisher,547 E.Quail,
addressed the council.He started to comment on the drainage issue.
Councilmember Barker interrupted to
state they are not discussing a development of any kind.They are choosing
how to zone this property.
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated he was on
the Planning & Zoning Commission earlier and revisions to the general plan
were discussed at length.He does not recall changing any part of the general
plan from multi -family to single family.
Councilmember Barker stated this is
already in the general plan as single family.They are deciding tonight
whether to meet the stipulations in the general plan.
Mr.Elliott Fisher stated to go from
single family to multi -family has implications to the city at large.He
stated there is multi -family next to this,making this high density single
family next to multi -family.In other projects before this council,you had
the single family people complaining about the multi -family coming in.It
seemed hypocritical to him to change the designation.
Mr.Bill Washburn,1765 W.19th
Avenue,addressed the council.He commented the new construction in Apache
Junction is a good value in regards to the community,the views,and the
quality of the homes.He believes it could be overlooked by some people if
the lot sizes are a little too big.
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Councilmember Durbala stated they
are only discussing the rezoning of the parcel,the plans are not being
discussed.
Mr.Bill Washburn asked what the
rezoning consisted of.
Councilmember Durbala stated the
applicant is asking for the property to be rezoned for a particular use.
There is not a plat plan to go along with this at this time.
Mr.Bill Washburn asked what it was
being rezoned from.
Councilmembers Barker and Durbala
stated it was being rezoned from multi -family to single family.Councilmember
Durbala stated that is all they are asking for.They may get the rezoning and
in two years decide they do not want to build this.The rest of this comes
back later through another process.
Mr.Bill Washburn stated if it goes
to single family it will draw families like his and they are very happy to be
here.
Development Services Director Larry
Harmer stated part of the problem here is twofold.One,council has been used
to getting the rezoning request accompanied by a plat,in most cases,up until
now.Secondly,the zoning ordinance excludes multi -family zoning from
changing to a lower density of single family zoning without going through a
rezoning procedure.
Councilmember Surra apologized to
the public for the way this was presented to the council.This led the people
to believe they could speak on anything they heard at the presentation.It
was also misleading to her as she felt she should hear them out.She stated
they would have the chance to speak when the plat was given to them for
council to decide if the development will be developed.
Associate Planner Rudy Esquivias
apologized for the confusion by giving them more information than they needed.
However,he stated with this being a planned development rezoning certain
parameters need to be approved.Minimum and maximum lot sizes should be
determined with the overall configuration determined.
Council in general stated that is
not what they want to do in the ordinance.
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Councilmember Surra stated it is
misleading to the developer to think he has anything set in stone as to how he
is to develop that property.
Mr.Russell Reardon,370 S.Copper
Drive,addressed the council stating he represented Lucille Richardson of 1381
W.4th Avenue.He stated they are for the rezoning,and requested council to
vote on the rezoning.
Vice Mayor Richmond closed the
public hearing and called for a motion.
Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.989 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathy Connelly read
Ordinance No.989 by title only.
Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.989,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED WITH THE
FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:THAT EVERYTHING FROM "STIPULATIONS" TO "SECTION II"BE
DELETED.
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
minute break.
Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE
Vice Mayor Richmond called for a ten
Vice Mayor Richmond reconvened the
meeting.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.987,CASE PZ-96-24
MINI -STORAGE FACILITY )
)Development Services Director
Larry Harmer briefed the council on the item.He stated he was asked to
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explain the difference between a subdivision rezoning and a
commercial/industrial rezoning to a planned development.The major difference
is the commercial/industrial deals with a single lot and use,which means the
variances and issues must be addressed early in the process.In the previous
subdivision rezonings,the preliminary plat was included with the rezoning.
The rezoning tonight did not have the preliminary plat with it.This item is
a commercial request from Local Business CB -1 to General Commercial by Planned
Development C-3/PD for a commercial mini -storage.It is a 4 acre site on West
Baseline Road midway between Ironwood and the Delaware alignment.The general
plan shows a commercial/industrial overlay for this land.The current zoning
does not allow specific use for the mini -storage.They did require the
planned development to be attached to it per council's previous wishes.This
is advantageous to the applicant as there are variations to the zoning
requested.This is a typical mini -storage with some open-air covered.The
variations are along the rear and side property lines where the buildings
abut.Instead of an 8'wall,they are proposing a 9'wall integral to the
building.They are asking that the landscaping requirement in that location
be removed due to the length of the buildings to prevent them from becoming
trash areas.There would also be a security breach as they would create
pockets for people to hide in.In return they are doing additional
landscaping in the front setback with additional sizes of materials and
quantities of materials along Baseline Road.There will be a continuous 10'
strip of landscaping in front of the open air storage.The elevation along
Baseline Road is far from the typical mini -storage facility.The detailed
false facade is over the entire property.It gives the appearance of
commercial storefronts.A manager's quarters will be at the main entry.The
Planning & Zoning Commission gave it unanimous approval on March 25,1997,
with 11 stipulations.They can go directly into building permits from this
point.The stipulations cover setbacks,buffering,percentage of open space,
parking requirements,driveway aisles,fire district requirements and other
things of that nature.
Councilmember Surra asked for the
open air storage spaces to be explained.
Development Services Director Larry
Harmer stated it would be for boats,trailers,RV's or something of that
nature.
would be covered or uncovered.
Harmer stated that was unknown.
Councilmember Surra asked if they
Development Services Director Larry
Ms.Linda Pierson spoke from the
audience and stated that had not been decided upon as of yet.
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Development Services Director Larry
Harmer stated that area would be behind the front elevation with an 8'wall
down the property line with landscaping screening,plus it is set back from
the actual property line,approximately 60'from the street.
Ms Linda Pierson,representing the
property owner Alexander White,addressed the council.She stated she
believes i t is a real nice project and thanked Larry,Kate and the other city
staff who gave them a lot of help developing the project.
Vice Mayor Richmond opened the
public hearing on the item.There being no one wishing to speak,she closed
the public hearing and reopened the item to questions by the council.There
being no further questions,she called for a motion.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.987 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND THE READING OF THE ENTIRE
ORDINANCE BE WAIVED.
Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
City Clerk Kathy Connelly read
Ordinance No.987 by title only.
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT
ORDINANCE NO.987,AS READ BY THE CITY CLERK,BE APPROVED AND ADOPTED.
Councilmember Barker SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.(Councilmember Surra stated she hoped they would consider
covering the open air storage.)
The motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS.
PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION AND THE APACHE JUNCTION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING THE
PURCHASE OF THE CHAMBER BUILDING
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)Assistant City Manager George
Hoffman briefed the council on this item.He stated they have a copy of the
final draft before them and Carol Doty has the permission of the executive
board to sign this,but the entire board has not reviewed it and will not see
it until Thursday.He requested City Clerk Kathy Connelly to go over the few
changes from the original agreement.
City Clerk Kathy Connelly stated
City Attorney Bill Farrell went over the contract and made some very minor
changes.In the new agreement,on page one,paragraph three,the last
sentence has been reworded.Section Twelve of the old agreement has been
deleted.In the old agreement it was date specific,in this agreement the
date is tied into the close of escrow.On page three in the new agreement the
notarization of the mayor's signature has been removed as there is no
requirement for it.She stated those were the only changes.
Vice Mayor Richmond opened the item
to discussion by the council.There being no discussion,she called for a
motion.
Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT THE
REVISED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND THE APACHE JUNCTION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF THE CHAMBER BUILDING BE
APPROVED.
Councilmember Hendricks SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.97-12;
REDESIGNATION OF USE OF APACHE JUNCTION
AREA AIRSPACE
)City Clerk Kathy Connelly briefed
the council on this item.She stated this is regarding a pending FAA
redesignation that would make some changes for this area.The first change
would change the Phoenix Terminal Control Area,bringing the 25 mile arc
closer to Apache Junction,which would increase the air traffic over Apache
Junction and decrease it over the area of Chandler and Cave Creek.They are
also going to lower the base altitude by 1,000 feet which would concentrate
the general aviation,or small planes,traffic at a lower elevations.This
request is being prompted by the major airlines under a claim that it will
save them fuel.It is being supported by the City of Phoenix and Sky Harbor
Airport.
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Vice Mayor Richmond opened the item
to discussion by the council.There being no discussion,she called for a
motion.
Councilmember Barker MOVED THAT
RESOLUTION NO.97-12,A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,OPPOSING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE PHOENIX TERMINAL CONTROL AREA (TCA)/CLASS B AIRSPACE
DESIGN,BE APPROVED.
Councilmember Durbala SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR ACTIONS
None.
SELECTION OF MEETING DATES.TIMES,LOCATIONS,AND PURPOSES
Councilmember Durbala MOVED THAT A
SPECIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON MONDAY,APRIL 28,1997,IN
THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS;AND
THAT A SPECIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,APRIL 29,
1997,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS;AND
THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.,AND A WORK SESSION AT 7:00 P.M.,BE
HELD ON MONDAY,MAY 5,1997,IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS RESPECTIVELY:AND
THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.BE HELD ON TUESDAY,MAY 6,1997,IN THE
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM.
Councilmember Surra SECONDED THE
MOTION.
VOTE:Unanimous.
The motion carried.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
)Vice Mayor Richmond adjourned the
meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Consent Agenda Items are as follows:
1.Acceptance of agenda.
2.Acceptance of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 1,1997.
3.Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Community by City Employees.
4.Approval for Presiding Magistrate to execute Contract with Valley
Collection Service for Collection Services for Municipal Court.
5.Consideration of Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission.
6.Approval of Settlement Agreement in Litigation known as Arcaro v.City
of Apache Junction.
ACCEPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY ,1997,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY ,1997.
Cer&A,
DOUGLAS ',LEMAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 15,1997
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache
Junction,Arizona,held on the 15th day of April,1997.I further certify
that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 24th day of April,1997.
i;KAree'-7(_--1
KATH N ONNELLY
City Clerk
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 15,1997
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